Sir Alex eyes glut of goals from hitmen

The pair have contributed 10 between them in Manchester United's impressive start to the season, with Rooney currently topping the Premier League scoring charts with eight.

The United boss said: "Two years ago Wayne's target was to go over 30 and he reached it very quickly," Ferguson said ahead of tonight's Champions League match against Benfica.

"If he gets to that target again I will be absolutely delighted because with Javier's ability to score we could have two goalscorers well above 25."

Manchester City make their Champions League debut at home against Napoli tonight but are expected to be without England internationals Gareth Barry and James Milner, both of whom are struggling with injuries.